Other helpful hints:

Keep a good supply of medications on hand in the winter and don’t forget them if you ever evacuate at any time.

Keep an emergency kit in your car.

Roofing shingles or ashes are good if you are stuck in the snow.

Put a floor plan of your house in a sealed envelope and give it to your fire dept and local RCMP with details on who lives in the bedrooms and any dangerous items such as ammunitions or fuel plus the main power switch.

Make sure your kids know where to meet in an emergency and practice iMake sure your small children know how to dial 911.

Make arrangements with a neighbor to check on you and vice versa when it is safe to do so.

Make prior arrangements for your pets.

A 5000 watt generator with the proper hookup can give you a good piece of mind in the event of long power outage. They have many other uses so be sure to keep emergency fuel on hand and check your oil often.

Never leave your home without some emergency non perishable food.

Report any obstructions to power lines near your home to the Power Company and follow up until it is corrected.

Make sure you change the batteries for your emergency radio, fire alarms and flashlights regularly.